National Institute for Longevity Sciences

Created on Dec. 29, 2012, 12:52 a.m.
Language: en
Category: Aging, Research Center
Description:

    As a core institution for research on geriatric medicine in Japan, the institute is committed to various research areas:

    • Clarification and control of the mechanisms of aging
    • Clarification of the underlying mechanisms of age-related disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and osteoporosis, and development of prevention/treatment methods
    • Development of measures to improve QOL in the elderly, and research on their ideal care; and development of support devices necessary for the life, medicine, care and nursing of the elderly
URL: http://www.nils.go.jp/english/greeting.html


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